Being global is not just being known in some random European country the fomos are so obsessed with Europe.
1989 was massive in Oceania, Asia, North America, UK and Latin America. Not sure about Africa.
It was big in Europe too but they are talking about charts & most European charts are now based on Spotify & streaming services (in which 1989 was not available),
Especially when most of the "global" acts step foot in Asia
GLOBAL FORCE!!! rihanna can't scrap gold albums in japan or any market in asia lol. But she appeals to the multiracial people of france.. spain.. italy.. germa oh wait all white people